Speech Pathologist

Early Start Australia; City of Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 85,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Rostered CPD hours

Ongoing professional development

Mentoring opportunities

Paid parental leave

Performance-based incentives

Employee discounts

Job summary

Early Start Australia is seeking a Senior Speech Pathologist to join a transdisciplinary clinical team. You will deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload, supporting children with developmental delays and disabilities through tailored therapy programs and Early Childhood Early Intervention.

Working across the clinic, client homes, schools and via telehealth, you will partner closely with families to help each child grow, develop and achieve their individual

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and SPA membership (required).
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disability.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a transdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a paediatric caseload.
• Provide services across clinic, home, school and telehealth settings.
• Partner with families to support child development and goal attainment.
• Deliver high-quality clinical care with supervision and admin support.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Family partnership

Education

Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology

Job description

• Site Address: Shops 4 And 5, Seaford Central Shopping Centre, 108 Commercial Rd, SEAFORD, SA, 5169
• Job Function Group: Health
• Employment Type: Part Time

Job Description

Join Early Start Australia as a Senior Speech Pathologist and become part of a knowledgeable, collaborative, and dedicated transdisciplinary clinical team. In this role, you will deliver evidence-based assessments and therapy to a mixed paediatric caseload, supporting children with developmental delays and/or disabilities through tailored therapy programs and Early Childhood Early Intervention.

Working across our clinic, client homes, schools, and via telehealth, you will partner closely with families to help each child grow, develop, and achieve their individual goals.

You will be supported by a highly efficient administration team, allowing you to focus on delivering high-quality clinical care.

What’s in it for you

At Early Start Australia, you’ll be part of a positive, supportive, and engaging workplace culture. We value connection, collaboration, and celebrating success.

You will have access to:

• Rostered CPD hours, including regular individual and group supervision
• Ongoing professional development, including discipline-specific and transdisciplinary training
• Dedicated team collaboration time and national/state clinical meetings
• Mentoring opportunities with internal and external industry experts
• Paid parental leave
• Performance-based incentives
• Access to employee discounts across a wide range of retailers, including groceries and entertainment

What you’ll bring

• Tertiary qualification in Speech Pathology and current Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) membership
• Experience working with children and/or individuals with disability
• Confidence in supporting children and partnering with families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a culturally diverse environment
• Comprehensive clinical feeding assessment and therapy including differential assessment of feeding skill versus swallowing impairment and sensory feeding difficulties

Ready to make a difference?

About us

Early Start Australia is a national, multidisciplinary allied health organisation dedicated to providing evidence-based early intervention and therapy services for children and their families.

Our team is united by a shared passion for making a meaningful difference in the lives of children. You’ll be joining a supportive, connected team that values both professional excellence and having fun along the way.

As part of the APM Group, Early Start Australia offers the perfect balance of a close-knit, local team environment with the backing of a large, established organisation. This means strong job security, access to leading industry expertise, and clear pathways for career growth and development.